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Achievement unlocked: Kristin and Zachary say "I do" in their own style.

It’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life. So you might as well do it your way, and damn the consequences.

A certain Kristin and Zachary ditched the rule book to produce what may well be the geekiest wedding to ever reach the altar.

The ceremony, which reportedly took place in the US state of Alabama, led guests on a sci-fi and fantasy tour-de-force, from a Star Wars guest book to Doctor Who sneakers and signage paying homage to The Princess Bride.

Could this be the geekiest wedding of all time? Photo: Imgur

The couple posted the photos on Reddit, where they have gained almost 800,000 views.

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Prospective guests received invitations in the shape of old Nintendo game cartridges. The invite noted it was from Kristin and Zachary “together with their parents”.

The Harry Potter-themed reception boasted an open bar manned by loveable house elf Dobby and a flowing supply of "Butterbeer", supervised by a large model Yoda perched upon the favour table.

The wedding cake.

Name cards and tables were adorned with Super Mario paraphernalia, while a customised ninja-and-bride cake topper drew praise online. As it transpires, there is a commercial service for this, courtesy of one Drew Olds of Orem, Utah.

The celebrant, dressed in relatively conservative civilian attire, played his part by holding a sign declaring "achievement unlocked" as the couple kissed at the altar.

Happily married, Kristin and Zachary staged their getaway in a Star Wars rebellion-themed four-wheel-drive. It is not known how many attended the soiree.

But fantasy-themed weddings can be a way to cut through modern reservations about traditional marriage. The internet teems with suggestions for Game of Thrones-style ceremonies, including dresses, necklaces, invitations and the all-important GoT-themed cake. A castle, cellar or dungeon is considered something of a prerequisite.

Among BuzzFeed's top alternative wedding themes of last year were baseball, Day of the Dead and, in what may be an example of hazardously crossing the streams, Christmas.

While exchanging vows inside the TARDIS might seem anathema to some, the online world was full of admiration for Kristin and Zachary’s gumption.

“This seemed so perfect, I actually started crying,” one Reddit user said.